Businessman and diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg has defended his decision to foot former President Jacob Zuma's legal bills. This follows Zuma's decision to privately prosecute state Advocate Billy Downer and Journalist Karyn Maughan. Zuma has accused Downer of leaking his confidential medical records to Maughan - which the pair have denied. Our senior producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Mr. Liebenberg who says he has every right to spend 500-thousand on a president that is being persecuted

Businessman and diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg has defended his decision to foot former President Jacob Zuma's legal bills. This follows Zuma's decision to privately prosecute state Advocate Billy Downer and Journalist Karyn Maughan. Zuma has accused Downer of leaking his confidential medical records to Maughan - which the pair have denied. Our senior producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Mr. Liebenberg who says he has every right to spend 500-thousand on a president that is being persecuted

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Louis Liebenberg defends his decision to give Jacob Zuma R500 000

Motorists are set to get some much-needed relief at the pumps from today, with significant fuel price cuts announced across petrol, diesel, and paraffin. The South African Petroleum Retailers Association, SAPRA, has welcomed the adjustment, noting that while the decrease will ease pressure on consumers and businesses, the broader economic environment remains fragile, with ongoing concerns around cost of living, global oil volatility, and long-term sustainability in the sector. We spoke to SAPRA National Chair, Henry van der Merwe.

Motorists are set to get some much-needed relief at the pumps from today, with significant fuel price cuts announced across petrol, diesel, and paraffin. The South African Petroleum Retailers Association, SAPRA, has welcomed the adjustment, noting that while the decrease will ease pressure on consumers and businesses, the broader economic environment remains fragile, with ongoing concerns around cost of living, global oil volatility, and long-term sustainability in the sector. We spoke to SAPRA National Chair, Henry van der Merwe.

Motorists set to get some much-needed relief with significant fuel price cuts announced across petrol, diesel, and paraffin

The North Gauteng High Court has dismissed a bid by SALGA to halt Phase 2 of the Administration and Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act, AARTO, which starts today. Phase 2 extends AARTO nationwide to all municipalities and introduces the demerit points system for driver and operator licences, alongside wider enforcement of infringements through the Infringement Management System. The court said the matter lacked urgency, but will hear the merits later. SALGA says it is disappointed and would proceed, citing concerns over funding, a lack of consultation by the Department of Transport and municipal capacity to implement the Act. We spoke to Sebang Motlhabi, SALGA Chairperson of Public Transport and Roads Working Group.

The North Gauteng High Court has dismissed a bid by SALGA to halt Phase 2 of the Administration and Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act, AARTO, which starts today. Phase 2 extends AARTO nationwide to all municipalities and introduces the demerit points system for driver and operator licences, alongside wider enforcement of infringements through the Infringement Management System. The court said the matter lacked urgency, but will hear the merits later. SALGA says it is disappointed and would proceed, citing concerns over funding, a lack of consultation by the Department of Transport and municipal capacity to implement the Act. We spoke to Sebang Motlhabi, SALGA Chairperson of Public Transport and Roads Working Group.

North Gauteng High Court  dismisses SALGA’s bid to halt Phase 2 of the AARTO Act

A Nigerian national linked to a senior Mangaung politician has been taken in for questioning after police reportedly found 28 undocumented foreign nationals at a Bloemfontein guesthouse on Monday. Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae confirmed the arrest during a law enforcement operation held ahead of nationwide anti-illegal immigration protests. Hundreds marched to the Premier's Office to hand over a memorandum demanding tighter border security and action against undocumented foreign nationals. We spoke to Werner Pretorius, MPL and DA Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality mayoral candidate.

A Nigerian national linked to a senior Mangaung politician has been taken in for questioning after police reportedly found 28 undocumented foreign nationals at a Bloemfontein guesthouse on Monday. Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae confirmed the arrest during a law enforcement operation held ahead of nationwide anti-illegal immigration protests. Hundreds marched to the Premier's Office to hand over a memorandum demanding tighter border security and action against undocumented foreign nationals. We spoke to Werner Pretorius, MPL and DA Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality mayoral candidate.

Louis Liebenberg defends his decision to give Jacob Zuma R500 000

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